https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 12 May 2026 11:30:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383691 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 15:18:49 +0000 Angie 1383691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fun indeed. I can vouch for the Burberry scarf. It's the only one I wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383686 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 15:08:44 +0000 Anonymous 1383686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa, thanks for reminding me of all the great ways to add interest, colour and fun to an outfit. I feel really inspired! I can do a lot of this to up my style quotient in my at-home outfits. I love all your photos and finds! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383674 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 14:40:21 +0000 Suz 1383674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that watch!&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear a lot of scarves in the winter, studs in my ears, and specs (half the time), plus a cuff bracelet. But apart from that I don't really focus on accessories that much. I like your attitude, though, and it makes perfect sense for one who is in the public in the way that you are.&nbsp;</p> <p>A good friend of mine published her first book a few years ago. She is extremely frugal and practical; having grown up on a ranch in Saskatchewan and now living on a dairy farm in NB, she is not one to waste anything or to indulge herself.&nbsp;</p> <p>But she surprised me when the book came out by springing for a manicure. "People will be seeing these hands when they sign books," she said. "It's the least I can do."&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383612 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 08:38:24 +0000 Jeanie 1383612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been playing in my makeup box since the recent weight gain. &nbsp;I think it would be fun to see you do a column of color and just change up the accessories. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383599 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 05:56:04 +0000 Sal 1383599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smart move.<br />Love the first ring, I would happily pinch that right off your page:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383591 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 04:33:49 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1383591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great minds. . . I just bought a scarf and a felt hat today. <br />These are beautiful accessories. I would take the smoky colored earrings and the delicate aqua toned paisley scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383552 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 03:24:03 +0000 DonnaF 1383552@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, ha, ha.&nbsp; I just bought not one but TWO watches this month.&nbsp; Oh, and some clothes as well.&nbsp; Then for our anniversary, DH got me a gift certificate for a place that sells a lot of jewelry, but I'm waiting for their 40% off annual sale that starts in a week or two.&nbsp; Ummm, I guess my focus is on EVERYTHING.&nbsp; I know!!!!&nbsp; I don't discriminate.&nbsp; Doesn't that sound better?</p> <p>With hair that is hectically two colors now, I'm finding that I have to simplify my accessories:&nbsp; Either simpler or fewer or both, depending on the amount of pattern in the rest of the outfit.&nbsp; ALGO worked better when my hair was one color; not so much any more.&nbsp; This means I need new simpler accessories, tee, hee, hee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383525 Sun, 26 Oct 2014 02:03:20 +0000 tricia w. 1383525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Lisa, I love your picks! I think accessories can make a bigger impact than the outfit.I usually go with a new scarf, or lipstick, since I'm at home most of the time, and I'm a big believer in quality shoes and handbags.&nbsp;I saw on the hug your wardrobe post that you have my dream item, the Rag and Bone, Harrow bootie, sigh... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383467 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:48:08 +0000 Deborah 1383467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thinking! It's easy to just focus on the clothes and forget the other things. Nice clothes alone don't necessarily equate to great style. IMHO it's the "whole package". And nails are are always a great pick me up:). I always paint mine ...they are red at the moment but a dark navy's blue is what I'm feeling like next;). You have some great inspiration here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383465 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:39:07 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1383465@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just thinking I need to go pick up some blush and other make-up products and wore mascara yesterday for the first time in quite a while so I guess the answer is yes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383463 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:35:26 +0000 Meow 1383463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm the opposite.&nbsp; I've always worn very basic clothes and layered with jewelry, scarves and fun shoes.&nbsp; Now I'm trying to up my game with more interesting clothing - at least that's what I'm trying now.&nbsp; I'm not sure it's "me" yet because I don't really like patterns (except scarves).&nbsp;&nbsp; The downside of dressing with more accessories is I find them all over the house!&nbsp; :)&nbsp; I take off my watch in the kitchen, earrings somehow come off while I watch TV,&nbsp; shoes - who knows where!&nbsp; As I'm writing this I just looked over and next to my computer is that bracelet I've been looking for!&nbsp; Gaaak it's so annoying! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383451 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 22:14:30 +0000 Gigi 1383451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've posted some really nice items here! I especially like the scarves.&nbsp;</p> <p>I switch focus too when I can't find what I'm looking for. I tend to switch focus to things like hair, makeup, and nails, because I don't wear many accessories. It's actually kind of nice to have a forced shopping break...it makes me a much better shopper when the next influx of clothing hits the stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/switching-focus-to-the-fun-stuff#post-1383442 Sat, 25 Oct 2014 21:31:54 +0000 Anonymous 1383442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When &nbsp;what is out there in stores and on-line is getting repetitive, &nbsp;when things aren't fitting well,&nbsp;when I can't find anything that really wows, and even when what I need and am looking for just isn't there (interesting basics) to buy in b&amp;m stores , I turn my focus to bringing up my game accessory-wise. &nbsp;I have a job that has me out and about during the day, and my customers and clients see me fully dressed (coat, scarf, gloves etc) and also see my purse, my wallet, my keychain , my sunglasses, my pen and notebook,&nbsp;my hands especially - so nails, watch, rings, bracelets ...and my hair and earrings. ( I'm all about an ear cuff right now, and would LOVE To find a couple of really gorgeous dressier ones. &nbsp;) &nbsp;I'm also after a new hat - a felt trilby probably.</p> <p>Sometimes the clothes actually take a backseat! &nbsp;Right now I am not finding inspiration in sweaters and jeans and pants and booties (probably from a visual on-line overdose) but I AM getting jazzed about a couple of new work-specific accessories. &nbsp;I've included a bunch in my finds below. </p> <p>&nbsp;*disclaimer* - these are for inspiration only; they are pretty much all clipped from NAP - so the prices are nutty; but one can dream and learn from the best, right?</p> <p>Now, off to do my nails in a rich, bright, deep colour . &nbsp;</p> <p>Anyone else like to switch focus when clothes aren't working ? </p>